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ClearBank

UK-built clearing bank providing real-time payments, accounts and embedded-banking infrastructure to fintechs and corporates.

Updated 29 April 2026 · British Startup index

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ClearBank was the first new UK clearing bank in 250+ years and powers the payment rails of dozens of UK fintechs, including Tide and Chip.

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Headquartered in London; UK clearing-bank licence since 2017.

Sectorfintech
Stagegrowth
Funding£270M+
Employees700+
Founded2015